ACLU of Ohio Video Podcast

The State of Choice: Gary Daniels on “The State of Ohio”

wluby — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:48:27 +0000

As potentially the most restrictive ban on abortion in the nation, the Heartbeat Bill got a lot of attention in 2011. But there were actually seven abortion related measures that were signed into law or were tucked into the state budget last year – including a law that says Ohioans won’t be able to buy coverage for abortion in the health insurance plans offered by the state’s insurance marketplace or exchange, which would be set up under the federal health care law. The American Civil Liberties Union said it would sue the state over that law – but will do it by using the Tea Party backed Health Care Freedom Amendment approved by voters as Issue 3 last year. Talking about the battle over House Bill 79 are Mike Gonidakis, president and former executive director of Ohio Right to Life and Gary Daniels, associate director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio.

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Watch the January 6, 2012 episode of The State of Ohio here.

Press Conference: ACLU Announces Representation of Family of Unionoto High School Assault Victim

wluby — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:14:56 +0000

Join the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio as it announces that it will represent the family of a Unioto High School student who was assaulted because of his sexual orientation.

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Take It To The Streets: The Occupy Movement and Free Speech - Cleveland

wluby — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:00:48 +0000

This country was built on dissent, yet permit schemes and “reasonable” time, place and manner restrictions have increasingly restrained free speech. Now, proposed legislation may chill the use of social media to organize dissent.

Join the ACLU of Ohio, members of the Occupy Movement, and constitutional and criminal defense attorneys in a discussion about movement-building and the First Amendment.

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Protect and Serve: The Impact of Police Practices - Cleveland

wluby — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:46:24 +0000

Do you feel safe in your community? Do you think that the actions of your police department make things better, or worse?

Join the ACLU of Ohio for a program featuring Dr. Ronnie Dunn and Commander James Copeland to discuss building safe communities and ensuring police accountability.

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Justice Voters: The 2011 Ed Likover Memorial Lecture - Cleveland

wluby — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:57:08 +0000

Is it possible to get a fair trial in Ohio? It depends. Currently, guilt or innocence may not factor as heavily in sentencing as the defendant’s socioeconomic status, the prosecutor, or the judge.

Join Tim Young, director, Office of the Ohio Public Defender, for a discussion of how we can help build a better criminal justice system.

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Word Warriors: Banned Brilliance of African American Authors - Cleveland

wluby — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:30:10 +0000

Books by African American authors that highlight inequality have been banned or challenged in many libraries, classrooms, and communities, often because of concerns that they will “inspire racial tensions.”

Join the ACLU of Ohio and Karamu House for Word Warriors: Banned Brilliance of African American Authors, as community leaders read with passion from select works by these treasured African American intellectuals and writers.

Banned Brilliance is part of Banned Books Week, the celebration of the freedom to read, which was launched in response to a surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries.

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Who’s Knocking? Gaining Access to Subsidised Housing - Cleveland

wluby — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:23:01 +0000

Hit hard by the foreclosure crisis, unemployment crisis and a large reentry population, many Clevelanders are facing a housing crisis. Unfortunately, individuals searching for low-income housing in the U.S. face barriers that too often prove insurmountable.

Join Maria Smith, Housing Unit supervising attorney, Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, to examine barriers to subsidized housing and the progress being made to give individuals more access.

This is the fifth and final presentation in the 2011 Brown Bag Lecture Series. View the entire series here.

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It Takes a Village to Incarcerate a Child - Cleveland

wluby — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:00:50 +0000

All kids make mistakes. However, financially disadvantaged youth are often penalized more severely in our justice system.

Join Jill Beeler, chief counsel, Juvenile Division, Office of the Public Defender, to discuss the challenges youth experience in the judicial system, especially when they do not have resources.

This is the fourth presentation in the 2011 Brown Bag Lecture Series. View the entire series here.

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Zero Tolerance = Zero Education - Cleveland

wluby — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:00:45 +0000

Across the country, schools are increasingly sending students into the juvenile justice system for misbehavior that used to be handled by school administrators.

Join Dr. Morris Jenkins, chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work at the University of Toledo, for a discussion of the “school to prison pipeline”, the national trend to funnel students out of public schools and into the juvenile and criminal justice systems.

This is the third presentation in the 2011 Brown Bag Lecture Series. View the entire series here.

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Can’t Pay, Can’t Vote: Ohio Blocks the Vote - Cleveland

wluby — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:00:57 +0000

Recent changes to Ohio’s election laws will make it harder for all of us to vote.

Join Carrie Davis, ACLU of Ohio staff attorney, to prepare for the next election and ensure your vote counts.

This is the second presentation in the 2011 Brown Bag Lecture Series. View the entire series here.

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Justice For Some: Institutional Barriers to Defense - Cleveland

wluby — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:00:50 +0000

In theory, our justice system is designed to ensure a fair trial for every defendant. In practice, there are two justice systems in Ohio: one for the wealthy and one for those who are not. Merely having a limited income should not result in jail time, more serious convictions, or increased sentences.

Join Tim Young, director, Office of the Ohio Public Defender, to examine Ohio’s indigent defense system and the barriers the financially disadvantaged encounter.

This is the first presentation in the 2011 Brown Bag Lecture Series. View the entire series here.

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Press Conference - Overcharging, Overspending, Overlooking: Cuyahoga County’s Costly War on Drugs - Cleveland

wluby — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:34:59 +0000

On June 16, 2011, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio released “Overcharging, Overspending, Overlooking: Cuyahoga County’s Costly War on Drugs,” which examines the effects of the war on drugs on greater Cleveland. June 17 marked the 40th anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s declaring the war on drugs, which ushered in harsh criminal penalties for drug use.

Capital Crisis: The Death Penalty in Ohio - Toledo

wluby — Thu, 26 May 2011 15:16:12 +0000

This presentation was part of the 2011 ACLU of Ohio Northwest Chapter Annual Dinner honoring the grassroots ONE Bowling Green coalition for its work to protect the City of Bowling Green housing, employment and non-discrimination ordinances during the 2010 November election, and features Jeff Gamso of Gamso, Helmick & Hoolahan, a highly regarded criminal defense attorney and anti-death penalty advocate whose remarks will focus on the state of Ohio’s death penalty.

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Block the Vote: The Return of Voter Suppression - Delaware

wluby — Mon, 23 May 2011 19:12:40 +0000

Join the ACLU of Ohio for a discussion of pending legislation that will leave the ballot box empty.

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Freedom Tour - Prisons for Profit: A Discussion of Prison Privatization - Cambridge

wluby — Wed, 18 May 2011 18:04:31 +0000

Join People for Effective & Safe Prisons for a panel discussion of prison privatization.

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Freedom Tour - Prisons for Profit: A Look at Prison Privatization - Chillicothe

wluby — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:53:58 +0000

Join People for Effective & Safe Prisons for a panel discussion of prison privatization.

State legislators are considering a proposal to privatize and sell up to six Ohio prisons. While private prison operators promise states cost savings, various studies have called into question whether privatization saves any money at all. In addition, research has shown private prisons have higher incidences of assault, resist transparency and accountability, increase recidivism, and avoid paying taxes to local communities.

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Prisons for Profit: A Look at Prison Privatization - Columbus

wluby — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:52:22 +0000

Several studies have shown that prison privatization yields little or no cost savings to the state. Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Texas have all encountered serious cost and public safety problems after privatizing their prison systems.

Join the ACLU of Ohio for a press conference introducing their new report, Prisons for Profit: A Look at Prison Privatization, outlining Ohio’s troubled history with private prisons.

A Celebration of Harry Cagin - Cleveland

wluby — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:29 +0000

Join the ACLU of Ohio in conjunction with Givat Haviva Educational Foundation as we celebrate the life of Harry Cagin, who was a long-time supporter of patron of the The Sarah and Yaazov Eshel Peace Library at Givat Haviva in Israel.

Spy Files - Cleveland

wluby — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:07:25 +0000

Join Mike German, former FBI agent and ACLU Washington Legislative Office’s policy counsel for national security and privacy, to learn more about the institutionalization of unconstitutional domestic surveillance programs.

Secrecy abounds in the world of national security, and ambiguous lines of authority make ensuring accountability difficult. However, with the increased use of fusion centers, massive data mining operations, and other programs one thing is clear – our government has its eyes on us.

Holy Hullabaloos - Cleveland

wluby — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 17:05:56 +0000

Join the ACLU of Ohio at the 2010 Ed Likover Memorial Lecture, where noted author and law professor Jay Wexler will take a humorous look at religious liberty across the nation.

A professor of law and religion since 2001, Jay Wexler worked at the Department of Justice in the Office of Legal Counsel for two years. His book Holy Hullabaloos is a humorous travelogue in the tradition of Sarah Vowell’s Assassination Vacation that explains the basics of church-state law.
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Books Behind Bars: Banned Brilliance of African American Authors - Columbus

wluby — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:25:22 +0000

Join us for Banned Brilliance of African American Authors.

American society ignores the incarceration system, refusing to acknowledge, confront or address problems that lead to the disproportional representation of African Americans in prisons. We are so reluctant to address incarceration issues that we ban books that talk about race and incarceration, particularly those written by African Americans, from library shelves, bookstores and classrooms.

The ACLU of Ohio, the King Arts Complex, and the OSU Department of African American and African Studies Community Extension Center will reveal the cracks in the criminal justice system with Books Behind Bars: Banned Brilliance of African American Authors. This program weaves together facts about Ohio’s justice system with readings from banned literary works which discuss incarceration.

Books Behind Bars: Banned Brilliance of African American Authors - Cleveland

wluby — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:58:24 +0000

American society ignores the incarceration system. We refuse to acknowledge the problems in the system that lead to the disproportional representation of African Americans in prisons, refuse to do anything to change that system, and even refuse to have books that talk about race and incarceration written by African Americans on library shelves, bookstores and classrooms.

Join the ACLU of Ohio and Karamu House for selected readings from banned and challenged works that provide cultural commentary on incarceration.

Readers include:

Prisscilla Cooper, CEO & president, Family Connection Center
Mansfield Frazier, reentry advocate and writer
Basheer Jones, community activist, poet, and radio personality, WERE
Dontavius Jarrells, youth activist
Peter Lawson Jones, Cuyahoga County Commissioner
Dr. Rhonda Williams, director, Social Justice Institute, Case Western Reserve University
Mexie Wilson, hip hop activist
Mittie Imani Jordan, President of Restoration Fource, Inc. and Deuteronomy 8:3

Press Conference: Reform Cannot Wait - Columbus

wluby — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:06:37 +0000

On August 17, 2010, the ACLU of Ohio released a new report entitled “Reform Cannot Wait: A Comprehensive Examination of the Cost of Incarceration in Ohio from 1991-2010“. The report reveals that our criminal justice system is riddled with inefficient policies that increase cost, reduce safety, and contribute to racial disparities.

State Senator Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati) and Senator Nina Turner (D-Cleveland) joined the ACLU of Ohio at a press conference announcing the release of the “Reform Cannot Wait” report.

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Black Power, Black Vote: An exploration of the Black Panther Party - Cleveland

wluby — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:00:05 +0000

Hear how student organizers from the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) helped to incorporate the fight for civil rights into the Black Power movement, changing the face of America for generations to come.

Join Hasan Kwame Jeffries, assistant professor of history at The Ohio State University and the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, will discuss the evolution of the civil rights movement and activism today.

This is the sixth in the 2010 Brown Bag Lecture Series. View the entire series here.

Prof. Jeffries’ new book, Bloody Lowndes: Civil Rights and Black Power in Alabama’s Black Belt, will be for sale at the event.

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Conference Plenary - Amy Goodman

jmiller — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:30:00 +0000

Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now, on free speech, the first amendment, and the freedom of reporters to speak the truth.

This session was offered as part of ACTION! A Conference for Civil Libertarians held July 30-31, 2010 in Columbus. Find conference highlights here.

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Conference Plenary - Ethan Nadelmann

jmiller — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:00:52 +0000

Ethan Nadelmann, executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, talks about civil liberties and the war on drugs.

This session was offered as part of ACTION! A Conference for Civil Libertarians held July 30-31, 2010 in Columbus. Find conference highlights here.

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Immigration Myths: Separating fact from fiction - Cleveland

wluby — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:00:01 +0000

Frustrated state and local governments have begun passing anti-immigrant legislation that amounts to little more than racial profiling and violates due process rights.

Join Veronica Dahlberg, executive director of HOLA, a grassroots community-based Latino organization, for a conversation about the immigration challenges we are facing as a community and suggestions for effective reform.

This is the fifth in the 2010 Brown Bag Lecture Series. View the entire series here.

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Profiling Islam: Faith under surveillance

wluby — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:37:00 +0000

What does a terrorist look like? Unfortunately, in post 9/11 America, many in government and the media portray “terrorist” and “Muslim” as interchangeable identities. As a result, Muslims are often targets of racial, ethnic and religious profiling.

Join Julia Shearson, executive director for the Cleveland chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Cleveland), for a discussion of religious profiling, national security, and religious freedom.

This is the fourth in the 2010 Brown Bag Lecture Series. View the entire series here.

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Putting the “F” in Free Speech: Taboo Language and the First Amendment - Columbus

wluby — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:37:06 +0000

Join us for a lively discussion with Christopher Fairman, law professor at Moritz College of Law, on the First Amendment and controversial words. The importance of protecting words — even the four-letter ones — is at the heart of Fairman’s most recent work, Fuck: Word Taboo and Protecting our First Amendment Liberties. Fairman is adamant that our government should keep out of the censorship business. He writes, “Words are ideas. If the government can control the words we say, it can also control what we think.”

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Overlooked: Accessibility, Inclusion and the Future of Equality for the Disabled - Cleveland

wluby — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:45:47 +0000

Twenty years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) people living with physical and mental disabilities continue to be shunned and segregated in schools, housing and employment.

Join Frank Hickman, principal of Hickman & Lowder Co., L.P.A., as he addresses the rights of persons with mental and physical disabilities.

This is the third in the 2010 Brown Bag Lecture Series. View the entire series here.

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Homeless, Not Hopeless - Cleveland

wluby — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:31:56 +0000

Far too often municipalities enact unconstitutional ordinances that criminalize homeless people and restrict their access to public space.

Join us for a discussion of the homeless community’s fight for equality with Brian Davis, executive director of the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless and advocate for the estimated 26,000 homeless in the Cleveland area.

This is the second in the 2010 Brown Bag Lecture Series. View the entire series here.

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Playground to Prison: Juvenile Justice in Ohio - Columbus

wluby — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:02:53 +0000

Join us for a discussion with Yvonne C. Hunnicutt, director of operations of Voices for Ohio’s Children, as we explore the trends toward the criminalization of young people. Hunnicutt will discuss contemporary issues in juvenile justice reform, such as racial disparities in arrests and sentencing and current legislation that will help provide rehabilitation – rather than just incarceration – for our young people.

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The New Jim Crow - Cleveland

wluby — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:51:27 +0000

Join director the of Cleveland State University’s Black Studies Program, Dr. Michael Williams, ACLU of Ohio legal director James Hardiman, and ACLU of Ohio education director Shakyra Diaz in a program that will examine how the laws and policies of the last 30 years have resulted in extreme racial disparity in our justice system.

As the director of the Black Studies Program, Dr. Michael Williams is tasked with ensuring that the Cleveland State University community and the Greater Cleveland community with opportunities to acquire a greater knowledge and appreciation of the history, life and all aspects of the arts, culture and experiences of peoples of African descent through educational programming, Images radio show, and the Howard A. Mims Cultural Center.

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Life Sentence: Obstacles faced by formerly incarcerated people - Cleveland

wluby — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:10:10 +0000

Join Charles See, director of Community Re-Entry, Inc., for a look at the obstacles that prevent formerly incarcerated people from transitioning back to society.

This is the first in the 2010 Brown Bag Lecture Series. View the entire series here.

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Criminalizing Kids: The Need for Juvenile Justive Reform - Toledo

wluby — Thu, 20 May 2010 17:27:51 +0000

Ohio detains and incarcerates a greater percentage of our adolescent population than more than two-thirds of states. Join Toledo area civil libertarians for a look at the issues affecting Ohio’s youth and endeavors underway to change the system.

This presentation was part of the 2010 Northwest Chapter of the ACLU of Ohio Annual Dinner honoring Dr. Trudy Bond, psychologist and political activist, and features advocate and juvenile justice expert C. Antoinette Clarke, professor of law, Claude W. Pettit College of Law, Ohio Northern University.

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The Call for Freedom - Peace and the Struggle for Liberation - Dayton

wluby — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:24:51 +0000

Join us for a discussion about people’s movements for freedom – both historical and modern day – in three countries. Experts in their field will highlight a wide range of issues, including the struggles against the Apartheid regime in South Africa, the movement for human security in Brazil, and the push to create a more equitable justice system in the US.

Panelists include Pablo Banhos, whose thesis contrasts authoritarian and democratic regimes in Brazil; Shakyra Diaz, ACLU of Ohio education director; Dr. Joyce Dunbar, visiting scholar at Central State University.

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Juvenile Lockdown

jmiller — Thu, 13 May 2010 16:11:03 +0000

Dennis Parker, National ACLU Racial Justice Program Director explores the national trends, the school to prison pipeline, profiling, and ‘tough on youth’ policies that criminalize young people.

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Civil Liberties in the Age of Obama - Lewis Center

wluby — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:19:25 +0000

Gary Daniels, associate director of the ACLU of Ohio, discusses President Obama’s policies on national security, LGBT rights, racial justice, and other civil liberties issues.
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Deadline Now: ACLU - Toni Clarke, Michael Steinberg (WGTE)

wluby — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:42:24 +0000

WGTE Host Jack Lessenberry learns about the latest cases and projects undertaken by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in Ohio and Michigan. Guests are Ohio ACLU Board Member Toni Clarke and Michigan ACLU Legal Director Michael Steinberg. Thanks to WGTE for providing us with this interview.

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An End to Lock ‘Em Up Politics: Reforming the Criminal Justice System in Ohio - Columbus

wluby — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:02:06 +0000

Panelists discuss current efforts for legislative reform that will reduce the costs of prisons while encouraging rehabilitation of offenders.

Panelists include Stephen JohnsonGrove, Ohio Justice and Policy Center staff attorney; Mark Godsey, faculty director of the University of Cincinnati College of Law Ohio Innocence Project; Gary Daniels, associate director of the ACLU of Ohio.

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Cost of Incarceration: Reforming Ohio’s Criminal Justice System

jmiller — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:18:08 +0000

‘Tough on Crime’ policies have overburdened our state budget and resulted in unnecessary prison over-crowding. Ohio prisons are designed to house 38,665 people but are currently housing near 51,000.

Panelists for this discussion include Terry Collins, former director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections; Shakyra Diaz, education director for the ACLU of Ohio, and Edward Little, criminal justice consultant.

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Order in the Court: Reforming Juvenile Justice

jmiller — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:54:59 +0000

Join us for the North Central Chapter 2010 annual meeting featuring Christopher Mallet, juvenile justice advocate and professor, Cleveland State University.

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Transition Transparency: Unlock the Door to Reform

jmiller — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:07:35 +0000

There is a lot of work to be done to transform Cuyahoga County’s government, and it cannot be done without the full participation of all residents. In order to keep the public informed, it is critical that the transition process is open and accessible. Activists must remain vigilant and make certain officials are held accountable for transparency.

Join Christine Link, ACLU of Ohio executive director, Carrie Davis, ACLU of Ohio staff attorney, and Mike Brickner, ACLU of Ohio communications director to learn what constitutes an open meeting, how to submit a records request, and what you can do to ensure open government during the reform process in Cuyahoga County.

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What Women (Really) Need

jmiller — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:14:56 +0000

Do legislators address the concerns and needs of limited income women? Can there be a movement that advances women’s rights? Can priority issues for women become budgetary priorities for the state?

Join the ACLU of Ohio for an interactive discussion with panelists Gail Long, social worker and community activist; Alexandria Ruden, attorney, Legal Aid Society of Greater Cleveland; Jill Shankar, attorney, Cleveland ACLU Board Member; and Lisa Smith, M. Ed., associate director, Community Re-Entry, Inc.

An End to Lock ‘Em Up Politics: Reforming the Criminal Justice System in Ohio - Dayton

jmiller — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:01:40 +0000

ACLU of Ohio Executive Director Christine Link discusses criminal justice reform at the Downtown Dayton Metro Library Auditorium.

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An End to Lock ‘Em Up Politics: Reforming the Criminal Justice System in Ohio - Cincinnati

jmiller — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:49:18 +0000

For decades, Ohio politicians sought to be “tough on crime,” rather than smart on crime. They continually increased criminal penalties, regardless of their ineffectiveness at improving public safety or reducing recidivism. Because of these policies, prisons designed to house 38,000 people now hold over 52,000. Meanwhile, the resulting expenses strain state and county budgets – without making us safer.

Panelists David Singleton, Mark Godsey, and Gary Daniels discuss current efforts for legislative reform that will reduce the costs of prisons while encouraging rehabilitation of offenders.

This event, held that the Cincinnati Urban League, was co-sponsored by the ACLU of Ohio, the Ohio Innocence Project, and the Ohio Justice and Policy Center.

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The House That Liberty Built

Melissa — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:40:19 +0000

Susan Herman, recently elected president of the national ACLU, addresses members at an open house hosted by the ACLU of Ohio at its headquarters in Cleveland. Herman discusses the the state of civil liberties during the Obama administration and shares her vision for the future of the ACLU.

The State of LGBT Rights: Ohio, America, and the World

Melissa — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:07:20 +0000

Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law hosts a half-day symposium exploring cutting-edge legal issues affecting the daily lives of LGBT individuals in Ohio, nationally, and around the world.

The symposium features lawyers and other activists who have advocated successfully on behalf of their LGBT clients and constituents to change the laws governing marriage and domestic partnerships, parental rights, and non-discrimination in employment, housing and related areas.

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Watch the video from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law here

View additional resources on LGBT issues.

This symposium is presented by Cleveland State University’s Cleveland Marshall College of Law, CSU’s Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, CSU’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Student Services, the ACLU of Ohio, and the CM allies.

Generous support also provided by the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the American Constitution Society and the CM Student Chapter, Cleveland State Law Review, Cleveland-Marshall Law Library, Black Students Law Association (BLSA), Women’s Law Students Association (WLSA), Student Bar Association (SBA), Democratic Law Organization (DLO), and Hispanic Law Students Association (HLSA).

Due Process for Sale?

jmiller — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:36:45 +0000

The ACLU of Ohio kicks off the celebration of our 90th anniversary with the Ed Likover Memorial Lecture. In addition to our 90th anniversary, we also celebrate the 90th birthday of activist and civil libertarian Belle Likover.

James Sample, associate professor of law, Hofstra University School of Law, speaks on the increasing influence of corporate donations to judicial elections, often from key stakeholders before the courts.

American Religion, American Freedom

jmiller — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:20:58 +0000

Harry Hirsch, noted author and professor at Oberlin College, discusses the role of religion in modern American life and politics at the Harry Cagin Memorial Lecture, held at The Temple-Tifereth Israel.

Civil Liberties in the Age of Obama

Melissa — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:48:27 +0000

Chris Link, executive director of the ACLU, discusses President Obama’s policies on national security, LGBT rights, racial justice, and other civil liberties issues. Separating the rhetoric from the facts, Link highlights the strengths and weaknesses of President Obama’s positions on civil liberties.

Banned Brilliance of African American Authors

jmiller — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:07:58 +0000

A celebration of Banned Books Week, Banned Brilliance of African American Authors features Columbus-area community members reading passages from books removed from the shelves of schools and libraries throughout the U.S.

Participants include:

Dr. Valerie Lee, professor and former chair of English at the Ohio State University (OSU), emcee
Rev. Dr. Charles Booth, senior pastor at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, reading from the Autobiography of Malcom X, as told to Alex Haley
Rep. Tracy Maxwell Heard, state representative of the 26th District, reading from Invisible Man, by Ralph Ellison
Charity Martin-Via, president of Urban Spirit, reading fro Push, by Sapphire
Dr. Viola Newton, senior lecturer of OSU Dept. of African American and African Studies, reading from A Lesson Before Dying, by Ernest J. Gaines
Council Member Charleta Tavares, member of Columbus City Council and executive director of Competence, reading from Song of Solomon, by Toni Morrison
William Evans, poet, writer, and 2007 Columbus Black Pearl Grand Slam Champ, reading from Black Boy, by Richard Wright

This event was sponsored by the ACLU of Ohio and the Ohio State University Department of African American and African Studies Community Extension Center. In partnership with Columbus Branch of the NAACP, King Arts Complex, The Book Suite and Urban Spirit.

News Briefing on Teens and Technology: What Parents, Teachers and Students Need to Know

Melissa — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:00:53 +0000

Experts from the ACLU of Ohio host a news briefing on the current state of student rights in areas such as sexting, online speech, cell phone searches and other emerging civil liberties concerns. Speakers include Brian Laliberte, attorney, private practice, Colleen Cunningham, local educator, Carrie Davis, staff counsel, ACLU of Ohio, and Christine Link, executive director, ACLU of Ohio.

Learn more about youth rights with regards to technology.

Let’s Talk about “SEXting!”

Melissa — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:09:00 +0000

Toni Clarke, professor of law at Ohio Northern University, discusses the legal implications of “sexting,” where teens send nude photos of themselves via their mobile phones. She addresses the problematic nature of prosecuting teens for “sexting” and suggests alternatives, including education programs and outreach to youth. This event is the sixth in the 2009 Brown Bag Lecture Series. More information about the 2009 series can be found here.

View “Tips to Prevent Sexting,” the accompanying handout provided by Ms. Clarke here.

Prison Bound: A Review of the School to Prison Pipeline

jmiller — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:36:59 +0000

Paul Hill, president and CEO of East End Neighborhood Center, discusses the policies and practices that funnel youth out of classrooms and into the juvenile and criminal justice systems. This event is the fifth in the 2009 Brown Bag Lecture Series. More information about the 2009 series can be found here.

False Confessions: A Juvenile Injustice

jmiller — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:13:28 +0000

Geoffrey Mearns, dean of the Marshall College of Law, discusses his experience as co-counsel on the case of Anthony Harris, a twelve-year-old boy who was wrongfully convicted of murder based on a false confession. This event is the fourth in the 2009 Brown Bag Lecture Series. More information about the 2009 series can be found here.

Cyber Invaders: The Government’s Use of Technology to Invade Privacy

jmiller — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:32:59 +0000

Raymond Ku, professor of law and co-director of the Center for Law, Technology and the Arts, Case Western Reserve University, discusses government use of new technologies to invade privacy - and legislative efforts to conceal, authorize, and immunize executive actions. This event is the third in the 2009 Brown Bag Lecture Series. More information about the 2009 series can be found here.

Missing the Mark: Reforming the Juvenile Justice System

jmiller — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:20:10 +0000

Yvonne Hunnicutt, of Voices for Ohio’s Children, discusses the work of the Juvenile Justice Initiative to promote reform of the juvenile justice system through coordinating and mobilizing individuals and organizations. This event is the second in the 2009 Brown Bag Lecture Series. More information about the 2009 series can be found here.

The PowerPoint presentation that was provided by Ms. Hunnicutt can be found here.

Policing These Streets: Improving Community and Police Relations

jmiller — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:49:25 +0000

Commander James Copeland, former police commander and current teacher at Shaw High School discusses the need for improved training to facilitate and encourage better community and police relations. This event is the first in the 2009 Brown Bag Lecture Series. More information about the 2009 series can be found here.
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Deadline Now: Mary Beth Tinker and Susan Carter WGTE Public Media

jmiller — Fri, 15 May 2009 18:18:55 +0000

Free Speech icon Mary Beth Tinker and ACLU of Ohio immediate past board president Susan Carter discuss civil liberties issues on Deadline Now, a public affairs program broadcast on WGTE Public Media in Toledo. Thanks to WGTE for permission to podcast this program.

Stand Up. Speak Up.

Melissa — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:19:55 +0000

Toledo area civil libertarians celebrate activism with free speech hero Mary Beth Tinker and LGBT advocate Brenda Spurlin..

LGBT Equality and the Law

jmiller — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:00:18 +0000

Matt Coles, Director of the ACLU Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and AIDS Project since 1995, speaks on LGBT rights and the law. Coles wrote and helped lead the campaigns to pass many gay rights laws, including the first comprehensive law banning discrimination based on sexual orientation in California, California’s law barring employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, and the nation’s first domestic partnership law. He was also one of the lead lawyers on Romer v. Evans, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that struck down Colorado’s Amendment 2, and on important cases on adoption, AIDS, and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”

Although a video podcast is not available, you can listen to the audio podcast from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law here.

Not in Front of the Children: Civil Liberties and Internet Censorship

jmiller — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:23:14 +0000

Imagine not being able to read the latest on Salon.com, express yourself on websites like UrbanDictionary.com, or get information on sexual health.

In 2000, the ACLU challenged the Child Online Protection Act (COPA), a piece of legislation making it illegal to distribute content on the Internet acknowledged as protected speech for adults but deemed “harmful to minors” (including the above stated web content.) If implemented, it would have imposed harsh criminal sanctions, like huge fines and prison time.

In January 2009, the United States Supreme Court announced that it will not hear the government’s appeal of COPA, officially ending the ten year legal battle.

In this video, Chris Hansen, senior national staff counsel at the ACLU, shares his experience challenging COPA and other internet censorship efforts.

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Watch the video from Case Western Reserve University School of Law here

Election Dissection - Cleveland

phabermann — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:38:14 +0000

A panel of local experts and activists have an open conversation about how our newly elected officials at the local, state, and national levels will affect civil liberties.

•Jason Johnson, political science professor, Hiram College
•Christine Link, executive director, ACLU of Ohio
•Lynn Tramonte, policy director, America’s Voice

Election Dissection - Columbus

phabermann — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:57:40 +0000

A panel of civic activists discuss the impact of the federal and state elections on civil liberties issues in a non-partisan setting.

•Mark Brown, Capital University constitutional law professor
•Amy White, philosophy professor and author of Virtually Obscene: The Case for an Uncensored Internet
•Weslee Pullen, Transitions program director for the Columbus Urban League

Vote Smart: What is at Stake for This Presidential Election?

phabermann — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:51:39 +0000

Carrie Davis, staff attorney for the ACLU of Ohio discusses issues regarding the change in presidential power with Dr. Sonja Siler, professor of Political Science at Cuyahoga Community College.

This webcast is presented to you courtesy of Cuyahoga Community College and Smart TV.

Trials and Triumphs: The Supreme Court in the 21st Century

phabermann — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:47:36 +0000

At the annual Ed Likover Memorial Lecture, Peter Irons (political activist, civil rights attorney, legal scholar, author of no less than 15 books, and professor emeritus of political science) discusses the challenges facing civil liberties in the courtroom and the future of the Supreme Court.

What Women (Really) Want

phabermann — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:30:43 +0000

Can the next president really make government more responsive to the concerns and needs of American women? Who speaks for us? Can there be a “Women’s Agenda” that advances women’s rights?

Panelists for this interactive discussion are:

•Amy Hanauer, founding executive director, Policy Matters Ohio
•Gail Long, community activist
•Dr. Rhonda Y. Williams, professor of history, Case Western Reserve University
•Mexie Wilson, hip hop activist

Safe and Fair

phabermann — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:53:27 +0000

At this town-hall meeting, Citizens for a Safe and Fair Cleveland discuss the impact of selective enforcement practices of drug crimes within the City of Cleveland and develop objective solutions.

Selective Enforcement: A Justice System Out of Balance

phabermann — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:28:07 +0000

Terry Gilbert, attorney at law, who has litigated numerous civil rights cases, shares perspectives on discretionary policies within the criminal justice system.

This event is part of the 2008 Brown Bag Lecture Series.

Free Speech on the Net: Myspace and Facebook

phabermann — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:26:36 +0000

C. Antoinette Clarke, professor of law, Ohio Northern University, discusses the parameters of free speech when using social networking sites such as Myspace and Facebook.

This event is part of the Brown Bag Lecture Series.

Defend Your Vote!

phabermann — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:35:42 +0000

Meredith Bell-Platts, staff counsel with the Voting Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties, discusses voter rights and the Reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act.

This event is part of the Brown Bag Lecture Series.

Expression, Not Suppression!

phabermann — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:29:51 +0000

Dr. Chris Finan, author of From the Palmer Raids to the PATRIOT Act: A History of the Fight for Free Speech in America.

This event is part of the Brown Bag Lecture Series.

Privacy Please: Civil Liberties and HIV/AIDS

phabermann — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:45:45 +0000

Earl Pike, executive director of the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland discusses discrimination, privacy violations, and mandatory testing experienced by people living with HIV/AIDS.

This event is part of the Brown Bag Lecture Series.

The PowerPoint show is available for download here.

Heroines of the Movement: African-American Women in Civil Rights History

phabermann — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:43:54 +0000

Dr. Dorothy Salem, award-winning professor of Black history, profiles little known African-American women who were instrumental in the civil rights movement.

This event is part of the Brown Bag Lecture Series.

The PowerPoint show is available for download here.

President Bush, The Constitution, and the Rule of Law

phabermann — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:38:05 +0000

Setting forth a multitude of original source documents, Professor Wilson R. Huhn presents an overview of the legal and constitutional objections to the Presidents assertion of extraordinary powers under the theory of the “unitary executive” in his conduct within the “war on terror.”

Professor Huhn’s presentation relies heavily on source material which may be viewed and printed here.

Raneta Lawson Mack at The Northwest Annual Chapter Dinner

phabermann — Thu, 15 May 2008 22:31:40 +0000

Raneta Lawson Mack, a nationally recognized privacy and technology expert, talks about some of the new developments with REAL ID.

Two Generations of Youth Activists

phabermann — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:33:55 +0000

Mary Beth Tinker, 1960s youth activist in Tinker v. Des Moines, and Jonathan Lykes, a current youth activist, join forces to discuss the importance of youth activism in today’s society.

Free People Think Freely: Academic Freedom in Perilous Times

phabermann — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:13:54 +0000

Listen to Steve Aby, professor at the University of Akron, former president of Akron-AAUP (the American Association of University Professors), and author of The Academic Bill of Rights Debate: A Handbook, for a discussion on academic freedom.

The freedom of inquiry by students and faculty is essential to many of the freedoms granted under the first amendment. When the free flow of ideas is stymied – when thought is controlled – we begin to lose control over all other aspects of our lives.

Torture: A History of the Present

phabermann — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:17:34 +0000

Jameel Jaffer, a litigator for the ACLU and Director of the ACLU’s National Security Project, talks about the litigation, the documents, and the Bush administration’s controversial torture policies.

Columbia University Press just published Jaffer’s co-authored book, Administration of Torture. He was named to the National Law Journal’s “40 under 40″ list in 2005. Jaffer is a graduate of Williams College, Cambridge University, and Harvard Law School.

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Watch the video from Case Western Reserve University School of Law here

From the Palmer Raids to the Patriot Act

phabermann — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:19:52 +0000

Historian and activist Chris Finan shares a lively history of our most fundamental right – that of free speech. Chris is the president of American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression (ABFFE), and author of From the Palmer Raids to the Patriot Act: A History of the Fight for Free Speech in America. He has been involved in the fight against censorship for 25 years.

Stop the Abuse of Power!

phabermann — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:07:34 +0000

National security expert Frank Kunstel helps us discover how we can restore the constitution and end unprecedented surveillance, unconscionable torture and unchecked government secrecy.

Election Dissection

phabermann — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:34:20 +0000

Former Cleveland Mayor Jane Campbell, Rufus Sims, a prominent local criminal defense lawyer, and Wendy Leatherberry, Board President of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio discuss the implications of the presidential elections for the future of civil liberties in Ohio and across the United States.

The Death Penalty: Fair & Just or Cruel & Unusual

phabermann — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:55:25 +0000

A rousing, intelligent discussion about the death penalty as Jeff Gamso, ACLU of Ohio Legal Director, goes head-to-head with J. Christopher Anderson, Deputy Chief for the Lucas County Prosecutor’s Criminal Division.

Abortion in a Hostile Environment

phabermann — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:03:58 +0000

Freedom of Choice Cleveland Coalition commemorates the 35th Anniversary of Roe v Wade by discussing the current challenges, victories, and fresh perspectives regarding a woman’s right to choose.

Panelists include Louise Melling, Director of the ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project, Jaime Miracle, Outreach and Field Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio, and an anonymous medical director of a local abortion provider.

Gang Ties: The Untold Truths

phabermann — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:19:14 +0000

A panel of experts discuss effective safety strategies to stem youth violence. They also discuss a a 2007 Justice Policy Institute Report titled Gang Wars.

Michael Ruff, E CITY’s new Director of Growth & Program Expansion, is determined to make E CITY a household word. Most recently he worked on behalf of Cuyahoga Community College’s Metro Campus, speaking to Cleveland high school students about the importance and accessibility of a college education.

Judith Greene is a criminal justice policy analyst and a founding partner in Justice Strategies. She is currently a research consultant for the Brennan Center for Justice, the Drug Policy Alliance, and the Mississippi ACLU.

Coming To America: Challenges Facing Immigrants In The U.S.

phabermann — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:20:25 +0000

Marian Brumbaugh, a well known Cleveland area immigration attorney, discusses the current face of immigration and the problems encountered by immigrants as they attempt to forge a new life in America.

In recent months, the debate over immigration has become heated both nationally and locally. As a result, law enforcement and local officials have increased their attention on immigrants, in some cases adopting policies that encourage racial profiling. This has led many people in communities of color, not just immigrants, to fear interacting with or utilizing local institutions such as law enforcement, hospitals, schools and other social services.
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Black on the Block

phabermann — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:35:08 +0000

Join hip-hop expert Bakari Kitwana and acclaimed sociologist and author Mary Patillo in a conversation about gentrification, “white flight,” community building, and conflict in the black community along class lines.
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Coming to America: Challenges Facing Immigrants in the U.S.

phabermann — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:14:05 +0000

Theo Majka, professor of sociology at the University of Dayton and Mark Ensalaco, professor of political science and head of the Human Rights Program at the University of Dayton discuss the problems encountered by immigrants, as they attempt to forge a life in a new country.
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UnReal: What the New National ID Means for You

phabermann — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:48:51 +0000

Chris Calabrese, project counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union’s Technology and Liberty Program examines the impacts of Real ID on Ohioans.

Real ID requires all states to adopt a national identification system for driver’s licenses and requires that personal information of all Americans be stored in a massive database. The law provides no protections for the data and does not even require that the personal information be encrypted to protect it from identity thieves. Estimated costs of the program exceed $23 billion for just the first few years, with the state and federal government passing the cost on to taxpayers.
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Profiled for Prison: The Selective Enforcement of Drug Laws

phabermann — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 18:34:36 +0000

At the Ed Likover Memorial Lecture this year, drug policy expert Ethan Nadelmann discusses the real effects of the war on drugs.

Ethan Nadelmann is the founder and executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, the leading organization in the United States promoting sensible alternatives to America’s ineffective and costly war on drugs. Nadelmann will address the racially discriminatory drug policies and selective enforcement tactics that have transformed the war on drugs into a war on minorities.
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Banned Books Week Celebration

phabermann — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:41:02 +0000

Author and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Connie Schultz and ACLU of Ohio Development Director Jason Jaffery are special guests at the Shaker Heights Public Library’s celebration of Banned Books Week. Hear their powerful testimony about our freedom to read.
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Should You Worry About Real ID?

phabermann — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:25:27 +0000

The Columbus Metropolitan Club presents “Should You Worry About Real ID?”

Advocates insist that Real ID is an essential tool to fight the war on terror, but critics say it is an overly intrusive measure that raises privacy concerns. Raneta Lawson Mack, professor of law at Creighton University, will explore the Real ID Act of 2005 and the effect that it will have on all Ohioans.

This webcast is presented to you courtesy of WVIZ/Ideastream and Ohio Government Telecommunications.

Silenced Democracy

phabermann — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:16:32 +0000

Investigative journalist and Case Western Reserve University Journalism Professor, Ted Gup, examines the culture of excessive secrecy that has challenged our nation’s ideals of democracy.

UnReal: What the New National ID Means for You

phabermann — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:39:04 +0000

Carrie Davis, ACLU of Ohio staff attorney, and nationally recognized expert on civil liberties issues, examines new regulations that will institute a national ID in only a few years. Carrie has been at the forefront of efforts to stop Real ID in Ohio since it was passed in 2005.

Real ID requires all states to adopt a national identification system for driver’s licenses and requires that personal information of all Americans be stored in a massive database while providing no protections for the data. Estimated costs of the program exceed $23 billion for just the first few years, with the state and federal government passing the cost on to taxpayers.
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Youth Leadership in the 1960’s Civil Rights Struggle

phabermann — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:41:53 +0000

Noted historian Paul Cook discusses the pivotal role youth played in the 1960’s civil rights movement and how they changed their communities forever.

This event was cosponsored by the ACLU of Ohio and the Coretta Scott King Center
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Women’s Equality Day

phabermann — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:43:28 +0000

Lorie Chaiten, director of the reproductive rights project for the Roger Baldwin Foundation of the ACLU of Illinois, discusses what the recent Supreme Court decision that restricted access to late-term abortions means for the future of reproductive freedom.
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The Two Faces of Racism: Attitudes Behind Closed Doors

phabermann — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:37:37 +0000

Dr. Leslie Houts Picca, Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Dayton talks about the secret side of racism. This is part of the Brown Bag Lecture Series. The companion slide show is available here.
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Death Penalty: Discriminatory Cruelty

phabermann — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:25:30 +0000

Margery Koosed, Aileen McMurray Trusler professor of law, University of Akron School of Law, takes on the death penalty. This is part of the Brown Bag Lecture Series.
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Military Commissions Act: Unchallenged Power and Indefinite Detentions

phabermann — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:21:16 +0000

Speaker Ben Davis, Associate Professor of Law, University of Toledo College of Law wrangles with the Military Commissions Act. This talk is part of the 2007 Brown Bag Lecture Series.

This webcast is presented to you courtesy of The Village Television.
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A New Threat to Privacy! Will your driver’s license turn into a national ID?

phabermann — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:53:55 +0000

Carrie Davis, ACLU of Ohio staff attorney, will speak about the new threat to privacy called The Real ID Act, which will turn your driver’s license into a federal identity document that every American will need in order to fly on commercial airlines, enter government buildings, and open bank accounts. This is part of the Columbus Lecture Series.
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Workplace Discrimination: Unfair and Unreasonable

phabermann — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:24:40 +0000

Bo Shuff, director of education, Equality Ohio talks about the practicality of workplace diversity. This is part of the Brown Bag Lecture Series.
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School to Prison Pipeline: The ABC's of the Prison Superhighway

phabermann — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:44:33 +0000

Dennis Parker, director, National ACLU Racial Justice Program, discusses the increasing flow of youth from schools to prison. This talk is part of the 2007 Brown Bag Lecture Series.
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Safe and Free: Upholding American Values in Times of Unrest

jmiller — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:27:50 +0000

Frank Kunstel, national security expert and steering committee member of ACLU’s Akron Area Working Group, discusses the erosion of American values and constitutional rights in the name of “national security.” This is part of the Brown Bag Lecture Series.
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Dope Game Conspiracy: The Incarceration of African American and Latino Males

jmiller — Thu, 17 May 2007 16:10:06 +0000

This event is the third in the series Incarceration Nation: Examining the Impact of the War on Drugs, and features panelists Veronica Dahlberg, Dr. Ronnie Dunn, Bakari Kitwana, and Felix Muniz.
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Restore Lost Liberties

jmiller — Thu, 10 May 2007 17:22:33 +0000

Secret prisons. Warrantless eavesdropping. The death of habeas corpus and due process. Jeff Gamso, ACLU of Ohio legal director, discusses how the administration ignores their obligation to end torture and abuse of detainees in U.S. military custody, continues to eavesdrop on Americans, squelches freedom to dissent, and more threats to civil liberties.
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Freedom Talks

jmiller — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:34:30 +0000

Free speech hero Mary Beth Tinker recounts how she successfully challenged a school suspension all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court after wearing a black armband in protest of the Vietnam War.
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Double Penalty: Barring Financial Aid and Education to Working Class Students

jmiller — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:48:33 +0000

This event is the second in the series Incarceration Nation: Examining the Impact of the War on Drugs, and features panelists Graham Boyd, Edward McKinney, and Dr. Michael Williams.
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Induced Terror: Doctors Engaged in Torture

jmiller — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:42:50 +0000

Dr. Steven Miles, author of “Oath Betrayed: Torture, Medical Complicity, and the War on Terror,” discusses the role some doctors are playing in the War on Terror.
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Broken Justice: A Look Inside Ohio’s Death Penalty System

jmiller — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:39:28 +0000

ACLU of Ohio Legal Director and death penalty expert Jeff Gamso teams with Gary Beeman, an inmate who was exonerated from death row, and Kelly Culshaw, an attorney with the Ohio Public Defender’s Office, in examining the death penalty in Ohio.
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Real Nightmare: Stop Real ID!

jmiller — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 23:00:48 +0000

Join ACLU of Ohio Staff Attorney Carrie Davis as she discusses the growing movement against the Real ID Act of 2005 and what civil libertarians can do to protect their privacy.
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Let the Sun Shine

jmiller — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:35:14 +0000

As part of Sunshine Week, an annual event that brings attention to the importance of open government, Cleveland Plain Dealer Editor Doug Clifton shares his vast experience with public records and addresses the current status of the law.
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Campus Connection 2007 Keynote Presentation

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 23:00:33 +0000

Professor Shannon Gilreath, author of “Sexual Politics: The Gay Person in America Today,” discusses how to get the LGBT community to awaken from their apathy “to turn necessary attention to the politics that will bring the gay person the deserved equality that is so long overdue.”
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Collateral Damage: Girlfriends, Grandmothers and Mandatory Minimum Sentences

jmiller — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:01:30 +0000

This event is the first in the series Incarceration Nation: Examining the Impact of the War on Drugs, and features panelists Brenda Aldana, Judge Ronald Adrine, and Charlotte Rerko.
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Religious Fundamentalism and Reproductive Rights

admin — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:00:23 +0000

Featuring Michelle Goldberg, senior writer for Salon.com and author of “Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism.” This program was hosted by the Freedom of Choice Cleveland Coalition as part of their annual Roe v. Wade commemoration.
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Forgetting Equality: The Elimination of Affirmative Action

admin — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:00:23 +0000

Michigan recently joined California and Texas in limiting affirmative action. Is Ohio next? This panel discussion features Stanley Miller, executive director of the Cleveland Branch NAACP, Kary Moss, executive director of the Michigan ACLU and Professor William Carter, Jr., of Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
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Freedom Talks! A Conversation with Mary Beth Tinker

admin — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 18:53:10 +0000

A plaintiff in the landmark free speech case Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District, Mary Beth Tinker recounts how she challenged a school suspension all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court after wearing a black armband in protest of the Vietnam War in 1965.
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Locked Out, Again!

admin — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 14:44:51 +0000

A discussion about the disenfranchisement of youth from the civil rights generation to the hip-hop generation with hip-hop expert Bakari Kitwana and publisher of Third World Press, Haki R. Madhubuti.
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Justice at Guantanamo

admin — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 17:47:39 +0000

Ed Likover Memorial Lecture featuring Lieutenant Commander Charles D. Swift, defense counsel in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Hamdan v. Rumsfeld
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Constitution Under Siege

admin — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 20:35:54 +0000

A panel of civil liberties experts discusses the current expansion of executive powers and their effects on personal liberty.
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Free People Read Freely! Banned Books Week 2006

admin — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:53:12 +0000

Local actors and activists read from works that have been challenged or removed from school and public libraries. Subversive characters such as Don Quixote, Huckleberry Finn, Captain Underpants, Harry Potter, and Holden Caufield are featured.
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Reproductive Freedom: The State of Choice in Ohio

admin — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 17:31:46 +0000

Featuring Tara Broderick, Chief Executive Officer of Planned Parenthood of Greater Cleveland
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War on Terrorism: The Ethics of Political Violence

admin — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 20:58:32 +0000

With Professor Gabriel Palmer-Fernandez of Youngstown State University
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Juvenile Justice: Fairness or Phobias

admin — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 20:10:29 +0000

C. Antoinette Clarke, professor of law, Ohio Northern University’s Petti College of Law
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Parents and Teens: Know Your Rights.

admin — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 20:26:35 +0000

ACLU of Ohio Education Coordinator Judy Maruszan discusses informed consent and the medical rights of teens.
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Immigration: A Broken System in Need of Repair

admin — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 17:39:58 +0000

Featuring Brad Ortman, immigration attorney at Rosner and Associates and ACLU Cleveland chapter board member
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Death Penalty: When Justice Isn't Executed

admin — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:32:52 +0000

Activist David Anthony shares his personal experience which led to his opposition of the death penalty.
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Gay Adoption Bans: Discrimination Meets Bad Social Policy

admin — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:05:26 +0000

With Mika Major, director of programs for the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
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Racial Injustice and the New Legalized Discrimination

admin — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 16:00:50 +0000

A keynote speech presented by Ira Glasser, former executive director of the national ACLU, as part of a celebration recognizing 15 years of service by Christine Link, executive director of the Ohio ACLU